The weekend has officially arrived, and whether you’re looking for a chilled coffee run, a family outing, live music, shopping, or something fun to do with friends, Nelson Mandela Bay has plenty happening.

Whether you are planning your next Instagram photo dump, looking for aesthetic coffee spots or simply wanting to romanticise life in the Bay a little, Nelson Mandela Bay has no shortage of photogenic corners.

Living in Nelson Mandela Bay sometimes means forgetting that people literally travel here for the things we see every day.

The SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees has officially revealed its 2026 main stage artist lineup, promising what organisers are calling the “Dikste Baljaar” yet for festival-goers across the Eastern Cape.

South African music, dance and nostalgia are set to take centre stage once again as AFRO FIESTA VOL. 2 returns to Gqeberha following the overwhelming success of its Freedom Day preview performance earlier this year.

Luxury beauty experiences are often associated with larger South African cities, but Bliss is proving that Nelson Mandela Bay belongs in that conversation too.

Discarded curtains, bedding, upholstery and fabric offcuts are being transformed into fashion statements as Glad Rags 2026 officially moves into its next creative phase in Gqeberha.

If you’re still figuring out your plans for May, Boardwalk Hotel and Casino has put together a lineup that covers everything from relaxed family moments to live music experiences.

Mother’s Day in Nelson Mandela Bay is more than just flowers and lunch bookings. This year’s lineup offers a mix of music, markets, and relaxed outdoor experiences, giving you plenty of ways to celebrate the women in your life.

If you’ve been waiting for a reason to make plans this May, Nelson Mandela Bay’s events calendar delivers. From relaxed market days and live music to major sporting fixtures and meaningful Mother’s Day experiences, there is something happening across the Bay almost every weekend.